Then it seems your only mistake would be in acting too slowly. Obligation we can work with. It can be the foot in the door, so to speak.

[ Hades would at least need not ask himself if he was always so nefarious. He should know well that answer is yes, absolutely. ]

And if you might need a villain in your cause...

[ He peers up and bats his lashes. ]

You know where to find me.